Windows Vista Theme and Aero Colors

[Guest]

I have done an upgrade install to Windows Vista RC1 (from Windows XP) and I
don't have the "Windows Vista" theme or the "Aero" colors. Can I download
these from somewhere?

 

[Paul Smith]

I have done an upgrade install to Windows Vista RC1 (from Windows XP) and I
don't have the "Windows Vista" theme or the "Aero" colors. Can I download
these from somewhere?

If you're using Home Basic it doesn't come with Aero Glass. You'll also
need a supported video adapter to use it too. Any 128MB DirectX9 card will
do the trick.

--
Paul Smith,
Yeovil, UK.
Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User.
http://www.windowsresource.net/
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[Guest]

I have Windows Vista Ultimate and a Broadcom NetXtreme 57xx Gigabit Controller.

 

[LaRoux]

Your Broadcom adapter is for your network. Look for ATI, or NVIDIA in your
device list.

 

[Guest]

I'm sorry, the display adapter is a Mobile Intel 945GM Express Chipset
Controller

 

[LaRoux]

Everything you ever wanted to know (and then some) about the Intel 945GM
chipsets graphics capabilities with the exception of how much video RAM can
be found here:
http://download.intel.com/design/mobile/datashts/30921903.pdf.

Given what is there including PCI-express support, directx 9.1, etc., I
would believe that this is Aero Glass capable with the possible exception of
the amount of video RAM, 128mb is the minimum.

I assume this is a pretty recent laptop, so I would say check the
manufacturers site for their Vista support. It may just be a driver or BIOS
setting issue.

 

[Guest]

I have a similar video card, Intel Express Chipset Family or something like
that, and am unable to run aero. The only problem is, this is a custom built
computer, so I have no idea who the manufacturer is other than Intel I
suppose? What kind of video card do I need that will be compatible with both
Vista and my motherbaord (which is an ASUS) ?